The Town FilesArcadia, Louisiana
Town in Bienville Parish · population 2,746 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $93,700
- Household income
- $24,860
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 45.7
Arcadia is a town of 2,746 people in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $93,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 92% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 82% of Louisiana towns.
How Arcadia ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arcadia is worth $93,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $24,860, which is more affordable than 23% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $705 a month. 51.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arcadia | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $705 | $887 |
| Median household income | $24,860 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 51.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Arcadia
| People | Arcadia | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 62.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Arcadia
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 60.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arcadia since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 3, 1999 about 9.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 30, 2004.
Severe weather in Bienville Parish since 1996
Bienville Parish has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Bienville Parish
Bienville Parish had 3,868 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,581 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Arcadia itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Arcadia
2 public schools with 532 students, about 9.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Elementary School | PK-5 | 269 | 9.6 |
| Arcadia High School | 6-12 | 263 | 8.5 |
Towns near Arcadia
- Grambling, LA12.5 mi · 5,239 people · home $181,700
- Ruston, LA16.7 mi · 22,166 people · home $225,300
- Homer, LA18.6 mi · 2,747 people · home $80,700
- Minden, LA21.0 mi · 11,928 people · home $130,200
- Jonesboro, LA25.1 mi · 4,106 people · home $80,300
Arcadia questions
Is Arcadia, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arcadia scores better for retirees than 92% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 62%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Arcadia?
The median owner-occupied home in Arcadia is valued at $93,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $24,860, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $705 a month.
What is the weather like in Arcadia?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Arcadia get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arcadia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 3, 1999. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)